UAE Weekly Business News 14/04/2025

Welcome to Gateway Group's weekly collation of trade and investment headlines shaping the Abu Dhabi and Dubai economies.

Stay up to date with UAE Business

UAE Weekly Business News is the quick and easy way to stay informed about crucial UAE business news and laws, conveniently in one place.

How to use this resource

Scan the headlines and click the ones you want to read in full.

Every Monday

UAE Weekly Business News is published every Monday. Subscribe to our blog to receive it in your inbox automatically. It's FREE.

Subscribe To Our Blog

UAE Weekly Business News: Issue 234 published 14 April 2025.

UAE FREE ZONE NEWS

ADGM RA fines Christopher Flinos, AC Holding for cryptocurrency conversion violations (Arabian Business 14/04/2025)

ADGM financial regulator imposes $8.85mn in penalties on Hayvn Group for regulatory breaches (Arabian Business 14/04/2025)

RAKEZ deepens commercial ties between UAE, UK (WAM 11/04/2025)

India-based Ambit Global Private Client expands footprint into Dubai (Arabian Business 10/04/2025)

Shams launches 'Podcast Room' to support content creators (WAM 09/04/2025)

Free Zones Authority of Ajman achieves record breaking performance in 2024 (WAM 08/04/2025)

UAE VISA NEWS (inc. employment, Emiratisation, human resources, training and women)

Can a woman request visa sponsorship from husband after divorce? (Khaleej Times 13/04/2025)

 (WAM 12/04/2025)

Gaming meets hiring: Dubai-based recruitment platform to address job market disconnect (Arabian Business 11/04/2025)

Emiratisation Salary Guide 2025: New Michael Page Guide helps firms navigate salary benchmarks, hiring quotas (Arabian Business 11/04/2025)

Dubai Airports trains 45,000 employees in autism-inclusive practices (WAM 10/04/2025)

UAE 5-year, multiple-entry visa: Pakistani expats welcome move; plan to bring families (Khaleej Times 09/04/2025)

Pakistanis can now avail 5-year multiple-entry visas for the UAE (Khaleej Times 08/04/2025)

UAE BUSINESS NEWS

UAE to host summit on role of DNFBPs sector on combating financial crimes (WAM 14/04/2025)

Burjeel Holdings Launches Genetics and Rare Disease Center (WAM 14/04/2025)

UAE's non-oil economy continues healthy growth (WAM 14/04/2025)

Dubai International Airport’s global lead reflects emirate’s status: CEO of Dubai Airports (WAM 14/04/2025)

Middle East's diversification programmes driving digital transformation (Khaleej Times 14/04/2025)

Dubai woos Indian property investors as it aims for AED1t in transactions (Khaleej Times 14/04/2025)

Dubai and Abu Dhabi named world’s best cities for HNWI relocations thanks to tax rules and quality of life (Arabian Business 14/04/2025)

Dubai retains spot as World’s Busiest International Airport in 2024 (Arabian Business 14/04/2025)

Dubai real estate sector recorded $5b of transactions last week (Arabian Business 14/04/2025)

GCC travel reaches 11.4% of GDP, growth surpasses pre-pandemic levels (Arabian Business 14/04/2025)

UAE tourism sector eyes more growth as experts target untapped potential (Arabian Business 14/04/2025)

Middle East sports market to grow 8.7%, outpacing global average (Arabian Business 14/04/2025)

Taaleem to open second Harrow International School in Dubai in 2026 (Arabian Business 14/04/2025)

Trump tariffs result in increased demand for UAE property from foreign investors, here’s what you need to know (Arabian Business 14/04/2025)

dnata announces $110mn global cargo investment plan (Arabian Business 14/04/2025)

Accor, Valor Hospitality, ICD launch six-hotel cluster in Dubai Deira Waterfront (Arabian Business 14/04/2025)

UAE real estate developer announces $1.1bn property pipeline (Arabian Business 14/04/2025)

UAE ranks among best countries in quality of healthcare (WAM 13/04/2025)

Dubai Municipality awards new stormwater drainage project contracts worth AED1.4b (WAM 13/04/2025)

UAE offers promising opportunities for tourism investment (WAM 13/04/2025)

Dubai Road fatalities down from 21.7 per 100,000 people in 2007 to 1.8 in 2024 (WAM 13/04/2025)

Dubai to host 27th WETEX in Septemberg (WAM 13/04/2025)

UAE NADA: A successful journey in advancing sports integrity locally, globally (WAM 13/04/2025)

Dubai AI Week to welcome industry leaders, experts, officials from over 100 countries (WAM 13/04/2025)

13th Emirates Hematology Conference explores latest innovations in diagnosis, treatment of blood diseases (WAM 13/04/2025)

DIFC to host 3rd edition of Dubai FinTech Summit on 12 and 13 May 2025 (Government of Dubai Media Office 13/04/2025)

Offplan transactions drive Dubai real estate growth in first quarter (Khaleej Times 13/04/2025)

90 companies join Ministry of Economy’s NextGen FDI programme (WAM 12/04/2025)

Abu Dhabi successfully completes its first groundbreaking stem cell trial for knee osteoarthritis (WAM 12/04/2025)

Abu Dhabi to host Behavioural Exchange 2025 conference (WAM 12/04/2025)

Dubai WoodShow to open Monday with 781 exhibitors from over 50 countries (WAM 12/04/2025)

UAE assumes Chair of INTERPOL Committee on Governance (WAM 12/04/2025)

Abu Dhabi Police warn against rumours, misinformation (WAM 12/04/2025)

Dubai real estate: Property transactions surge 35.5% as off-plan market thrives in 2025 (Arabian Business 12/04/2025)

Abu Dhabi property market shows steady growth in Q1 2025 (Arabian Business 12/04/2025)

VOX Cinemas launches new IMAX experience in Dubai with premium seating in world’s first (Arabian Business 12/04/2025)

Khalifa Port welcomes first LNG-powered vessel (WAM 11/04/2025)

Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi issues resolution prohibiting drilling of groundwater wells in designated areas of emirate (WAM 11/04/2025)

Ministry of Economy signs MoU with SGS Gulf Limited to enhance quality control over food, consumer products (WAM 11/04/2025)

e& launches 'Business Continuity as a Service' (WAM 11/04/2025)

DP World commences construction of Bharat Mart strategic trading hub in Dubai, offering new horizons for Indian businesses (WAM 11/04/2025)

Etihad Airways carries 5 million passengers in Q1 2025 (WAM 11/04/2025)

IPS 2025 to open in Dubai on April 14 (WAM 11/04/2025)

UAE leads efforts in shaping future, strengthening community preparedness (WAM 11/04/2025)

Inaugural Al Shifaa Summit for Integrative Medicine to take place during Abu Dhabi Global Health Week 2025 (WAM 11/04/2025)

Investing in Abu Dhabi real estate? Hotspots, emerging opportunities in emirate (Khaleej Times 11/04/2025)

Dubai real estate hits AED160b in sales in first 100 days of 2025 (Arabian Business 11/04/2025)

MENA business travel set to hit $27 by 2030 (Arabian Business 11/04/2025)

Dubai tourism soars as 94% of visitors report high satisfaction (Arabian Business 11/04/2025)

Trump tariffs to drive up UAE, Saudi Arabia construction costs up to 7% (Arabian Business 11/04/2025)

Airport Security Middle East to kick off in May in Dubai (WAM 10/04/2025)

flydubai, Boeing sign agreement for Space Bins on 737 MAX fleet (WAM 10/04/2025)

MOCCAE launches inaugural Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition (WAM 10/04/2025)

Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum to begin on April 16 (WAM 10/04/2025)

ASAS Real Estate launches 100-year leasehold for all nationalities in Al Saja’a Industrial Land Project (WAM 10/04/2025)

EDGE, 4iG Space & Defence Technologies strengthen strategic ties in autonomous systems, space domains (WAM 10/04/2025)

Longevity, precision medicine driving agenda at Abu Dhabi Global Health Week (WAM 10/04/2025)

Strategic Alliance between Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and the Hyatt Hotels in Dubai (Government of Dubai Media Office 10/04/2025)

Dubai: Why global investors are buying more plots of land (Khaleej Times 10/04/2025)

ADNOC Distribution, Al Masaood ink major UAE lubricants supply deal (Arabian Business 10/04/2025)

Chinese EV giant IM Motors enters UAE market through Smart Mobility International partnership (Arabian Business 10/04/2025)

Bombardier unveils new Abu Dhabi service facility at Al Bateen Executive Airport (Arabian Business 10/04/2025)

47 global companies express interest in developing 7th phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (WAM 09/04/2025)

Make it in the Emirates' fourth edition to cover 12 strategic industrial sectors (WAM 09/04/2025)

Al Zeyoudi highlights UAE’s commitment to advancing global trade, investment partnerships (WAM 09/04/2025)

RTA adopts LiDAR, digital twin technology for road asset management (WAM 09/04/2025)

Education Interface Exhibition to begin on April 17 (WAM 09/04/2025)

Dubai ranks 2nd globally as gastronomy capital with 1,200 new restaurant licences issued in 2024 (WAM 09/04/2025)

UAE elected to IPU Working Group on Science and Technology (WAM 09/04/2025)

UAE elected to IPU Health Committee (WAM 09/04/2025)

MoIAT updates 12 national conformity marks, efficiency labels (WAM 09/04/2025)

Middle East Energy 2025 sees strong European presence targeting regional markets (WAM 09/04/2025)

UAE launches Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in collaboration with Google Cloud (WAM 09/04/2025)

Etihad Airways unveils new route to Peshawar, Pakistan (WAM 09/04/2025)

IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 to be held in Abu Dhabi (WAM 09/04/2025)

Indian investors lead list of Chambers of Commerce members in UAE (WAM 09/04/2025)

Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week 2025 to shape future of health, well-being (WAM 09/04/2025)

General Women’s Union and Pure Health to welcome 62 participants in second cycle of the Emirati Women Chapter (Abu Dhabi Media Office 09/04/2025)

Dubai is now home to over 81,000 millionaires (Arabian Business 09/04/2025)

Dubai, Abu Dhabi rank in top 5 smart cities in IMD 2025 index amid global housing crisis (Arabian Business 08/04/2025)

DXB LIVE delivers services to 466 events in 2024 (WAM 08/04/2025)

Globalpharma partners with ZIM Laboratories to revolutionise oral drug technology in UAE (WAM 08/04/2025)

ADNOC continues to drive manufacturing industry, attract local, foreign direct investments (WAM 08/04/2025)

RTA completes installation of solar energy systems at 22 facilities (WAM 08/04/2025)

Ducab developing 525kV HVDC cables (WAM 08/04/2025)

Maktoum bin Mohammed meets with President & COO of Eaton (WAM 08/04/2025)

HITEC MENA to explore hospitality future in May (WAM 08/04/2025)

AD Ports Group signs lease agreement with TW Steel (WAM 08/04/2025)

UAE underscores longstanding commitment to investment-led growth & global partnerships (WAM 08/04/2025)

Dubai Land Department launches new real estate alliance to support ‘Real Estate i’ promotion strategy (WAM 08/04/2025)

Gen AI causes major setback for cybersecurity in region (Khaleej Times 08/04/2025)

EDGE’s Beacon Red partners with Presight AI to advance smart city, security solutions (Arabian Business 08/04/2025)

UAE FINANCE AND ECONOMY NEWS

SCA urges shareholders to collect unclaimed dividends from joint stock companies issued before March 2015 (WAM 14/04/2025)

Ministry of Finance amends Ministerial Decision on Audited Financial Statements for Corporate Tax Purposes (WAM 14/04/2025)

Abu Dhabi Exports Office signs $235m syndicated loan agreement to boost UAE trade with Trafigura (WAM 14/04/2025)

UAE announces new tax rule (Arabian Business 14/04/2025)

Capital.com expands trading services with access to UAE stock markets (Arabian Business 14/04/2025)

ADGM financial regulator imposes $8.85mn in penalties on Hayvn Group for regulatory breaches (Arabian Business 14/04/2025)

AED70b foreign trades on ADX in Q1; net investments surge 151% (WAM 12/04/2025)

CBUAE's gold reserves up 7% to AED24.571b at end of January (WAM 11/04/2025)

Investopia, Deutsche Bank highlight UAE’s evolving business environment (WAM 10/04/2025)

Strategic Development Fund, QuantCube Technology to support AI economic intelligence in UAE (WAM 10/04/2025)

UAE tax authority launches new Moáther package to support influencer tax compliance (Arabian Business 10/04/2025)

UAE exchanges, fintechs brace for Trump tariffs impact on remittances as global trade tensions mount (Arabian Business 10/04/2025)

UAE bank investments rise to $202b in January 2025 (Arabian Business 10/04/2025)

UBF: Smart banking empowers future economy (WAM 09/04/2025)

Dubai Duty Free records AED2.06b in sales in Q1 2024 (WAM 09/04/2025)

FTA, UAE Media Council raise awareness on tax compliance for content creators (WAM 09/04/2025)

Revealed: UAE fast emerging as global capital for private wealth management (Arabian Business 09/04/2025)

Finstreet Limited, Ninety One sign MoU to expand opportunities in financial markets innovation (WAM 08/04/2025)

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank launches platform for Fractional Sukuk trading for retail investors (WAM 08/04/2025)

Tap Payments receives payment services licence from Central Bank of UAE (WAM 08/04/2025)

Real Estate tokenisation in Dubai: Empowering investors and creating new opportunities through blockchain (Khaleej Times 08/04/2025)

UAE M&A AND INVESTMENT NEWS

Al Ansari Financial Services acquires BFC in $200m deal (Arabian Business 11/04/2025)

Mubadala Energy buys 24.1% stake in major US upstream gas and LNG operator (Khaleej Times 10/04/2025)

Abu Dhabi’s Fertiglobe plans 2.5% share buyback (Arabian Business 09/04/2025)

UAE BILATERAL TRADE NEWS

President sends letter to Japan’s PM (WAM 14/04/2025)

Dubai Chambers, General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises discuss cooperation (WAM 14/04/2025)

EDGE showcases defence, technology solutions at GITEX Africa 2025 (WAM 14/04/2025)

UAE President affirms support for Syria’s aspirations for stability, development during meeting with President Ahmad Al-Sharaa (WAM 13/04/2025)

First UAE-Morocco Business Council convenes (WAM 13/04/2025)

UAE pavilion opens its doors to world at Expo 2025 Osaka (WAM 13/04/2025)

Dubai Health signs MoU to establish UAE-India Friendship Hospital in Dubai (WAM 12/04/2025)

UAE President receives US Congress delegation (WAM 12/04/2025)

Dubai higher education institutions to spotlight global pathways at China International Education Exhibition Tour (WAM 11/04/2025)

Pakistan-UAE trade surges past $10b, remittances near $7b (WAM 11/04/2025)

Masdar advances floating solar leadership with new Indonesia agreements (WAM 11/04/2025)

TRENDS, India’s COGGS announce collaboration, expertise exchange (WAM 11/04/2025)

US Secretary of Energy meets UAE energy leaders at ADNOC HQ (WAM 11/04/2025)

UAE, US to deepen strategic partnerships as Energy Secretary concludes visit (WAM 11/04/2025)

UAE President, President of European Commission agree to launch negotiations towards CEPA (WAM 10/04/2025)

Hamdan bin Mohammed concludes first official visit to India, commends strong bilateral partnership (WAM 10/04/2025)

UAE, Ireland sign MoU to enhance economic, technical cooperation, establishment of Joint Economic Commission (WAM 10/04/2025)

Mubadala Energy enters major U.S. upstream gas, LNG operation with Kimmeridge (WAM 10/04/2025)

Hamdan bin Mohammed, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry witness signing of 8 strategic agreements (WAM 10/04/2025)

ICJ starts public hearings into case filed by Sudan against UAE (WAM 10/04/2025)

ADJD explores judicial cooperation with Chinese delegation (WAM 10/04/2025)

UAE, Brazil partner to train agricultural professionals in Angola, Guinea-Bissau (WAM 10/04/2025)

SMC, Multiply Group sign MoU to develop ad tech, AI innovation for media growth in MENA (WAM 10/04/2025)

Hamdan bin Mohammed inaugurates DP World’s Nhava Sheva Business Park in India (WAM 10/04/2025)

US Energy Secretary lauds UAE as 'strategic partner' in energy, AI (WAM 10/04/2025)

UAE President reaffirms commitment to strengthening global energy security during meeting with US Energy Secretary (WAM 10/04/2025)

UAE-New Zealand trade reached AED2.8b by end of 2024 (WAM 09/04/2025)

Uganda: ‘UAE tops list of exporting countries to our markets’ (WAM 09/04/2025)

UAE participates in annual joint meetings of Arab financial institutions (WAM 09/04/2025)

UAE-China cooperation strengthens vaccine industry (WAM 09/04/2025)

UAE-Lithuania Business Forum explores future cooperation opportunities in technology, renewable energy sectors (WAM 09/04/2025)

Hamdan bin Mohammed attends launch of Dubai International Chamber’s new office in Bengaluru (WAM 09/04/2025)

Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry (WAM 09/04/2025)

Hamdan bin Mohammed visits Bombay Stock Exchange, rings opening bell (WAM 09/04/2025)

Dubai Chambers holds high-level meeting in Mumbai, strengthens business ties with India (WAM 09/04/2025)

UAE investors eye opportunities in India’s rapidly growing sectors (WAM 09/04/2025)

UAE, India continue to reap benefits of CEPA (WAM 09/04/2025)

CBUAE signs MoU with National Bank of Kazakhstan, Agency of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of Financial Market (WAM 09/04/2025)

FNC holds bilateral parliamentary meetings in Tashkent (WAM 09/04/2025)

UAE first Arab trade partner of Republic of Congo (WAM 09/04/2025)

AIM Congress 2025 enhances investment cooperation prospects between UAE, Japan, Africa (WAM 09/04/2025)

Tajikistan welcomes UAE investment partnerships in energy, key sectors (WAM 09/04/2025)

UAE, Indonesian Presidents explore ways to strengthen bilateral ties (WAM 09/04/2025)

France showcases innovative, sustainable partnerships at Middle East Energy 2025 (WAM 09/04/2025)

UAE, France discuss public prosecution cooperation (WAM 09/04/2025)

UAE, France hold political consultations (WAM 09/04/2025)

UAE President receives President of Guinea-Bissau (WAM 08/04/2025)

UAE President, President of Republic of the Congo witness CEPA signing /04/2025)

UAE President, President of Republic of the Congo discuss bilateral relations (WAM 08/04/2025)

UAE, India mark three years of comprehensive economic partnership (WAM 08/04/2025)

UAE, Armenian Presidents explore ways to strengthen bilateral co-operation (WAM 08/04/2025)

Hamdan bin Mohammed meets Indian Prime Minister to discuss future of bilateral partnership (WAM 08/04/2025)

Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with India’s Defence Minister (WAM 08/04/2025)

Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with India’s External Affairs Minister (WAM 08/04/2025)

Hamdan bin Mohammed attends luncheon hosted by Indian Prime Minister in his honour (WAM 08/04/2025)

Dubai Chambers explores investment opportunities during Dubai-India Business Forum (WAM 08/04/2025)

UAE, India: Strategic partnerships drive bold economic future (WAM 08/04/2025)

UAE, Türkiye hold 2nd session of Joint Economic and Trade Commission in Abu Dhabi (WAM 08/04/2025)

UAE, China strengthen economic cooperation (WAM 08/04/2025)

Nigeria, Cameroon seek stronger investment ties with UAE (WAM 08/04/2025)

If you found this blog post informative and helpful, please show your support by clicking the ❤️ at the bottom of the page. Thank you.

Written by Jenny Hunt

Founder, Gateway Group, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, United Arab Emirates

FORBES' Top 100 Most Influential Women in the Middle East

25 Best Abu Dhabi Blogs and Websites